Ortho Prostate

Ortho Prostate

Format:Softgel Quantity: 90 Softgel(s) · 45 servings
Goals
$32.00 $0.71 per serving

About this product

The formula is aimed more at prostate and androgen-related support than broad daily nutrition. Saw palmetto, stinging nettle root, pumpkin seed oil and zinc provide the main fit, while the stated forms and amounts for several botanicals do not establish equivalence to specific studied preparations.

Zinc gluconate supplies 15 mg, a moderate amount that may support normal zinc-dependent functions when intake is low. The 10 mg of pyridoxine is well above ordinary daily needs, and the analysis does not establish extra benefit from that higher amount.

Hair-related support is the clearest match because several ingredients connect to androgen signalling, but coverage is narrow rather than comprehensive. Lycopene at 3 mg and the broader ingredient mix offer only limited support for the other listed goals, with weak disclosure around saw palmetto standardization and pumpkin seed oil preparation.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a prostate-focused blend rather than a single-ingredient zinc supplement
  • People who prefer saw palmetto, nettle root and pumpkin seed oil in one serving
  • Users comfortable with a broader formula whose botanical standardization is not fully disclosed
Best for
  • Prostate and androgen-related nutritional support
  • Hair-support routines centered on androgen signalling
  • Combining zinc with several prostate-oriented botanicals

Pros

  • Includes 15 mg of zinc as gluconate
  • Nettle root is clearly identified and supplied as an extract
  • Provides declared amounts for saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil and lycopene
  • Uses several ingredients relevant to the formula's main focus

Cons

  • Saw palmetto standardization is not clearly disclosed
  • Pumpkin seed oil preparation details are limited
  • Broad everyday, skin and inflammation coverage is uneven
  • The formula does not disclose copper alongside 15 mg of zinc

Warnings

  • The 10 mg vitamin B6 dose exceeds ordinary daily requirements, and the supplied findings do not establish added benefit at that exposure.
  • Copper content is not disclosed, so the zinc-to-copper balance cannot be assessed for regular long-term use.

Product analysis

54 out of 100

Ortho Prostate provides zinc and vitamin B6 that may help fill nutritional gaps, alongside a mix of plant ingredients. Its relatively high cost for the zinc and lycopene supplied weakens its value.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality40

Zinc gluconate is the clearest strength among the ingredient forms. Several other forms are unspecified or cannot be judged confidently, so the whole mixture needs a more cautious view.

Ingredient Transparency77

Amounts are disclosed, allowing clear comparisons of servings. Most ingredient forms are omitted, making it harder to compare the preparations themselves.

Value For Money32

The price is relatively high when judged against the zinc, nettle and lycopene supplied. Value for the other main ingredients remains uncertain, so there is no clear reason to treat the blend as a bargain.

Customer Satisfaction73

Customer ratings are very positive, but the feedback comes from a relatively small group. The limited number of reviews makes the satisfaction picture less settled.

Product Focus62

The clearest benefits involve filling low zinc or vitamin B6 intake. Hair and hormone benefits depend on the cause of the problem, and the plant preparations do not establish the same effects as specific tested preparations.

Format
Softgel
Container
90 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.71
Customer rating
4.8 · 65 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Inflammation
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitF PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Lycopene Supportive 15 studies
Zinc Supportive 64 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitD- PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitD PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Disputed 7 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Zinc Supportive 73 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
10 mg
Zinc (Zinc Gluconate)
15 mg 62
Saw Palmetto extract (Fatty Acids)
160 mg 25
Stinging Nettle root extract
300 mg 78
Pumpkin seed Oil
1 Gram(s)
Lycopene
3 mg 70
Gluten Free Men 18–50 Dairy Free
Report overview
B+ Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label DisclosureF Commercial Price And Usability
A serving provides 300 mg of nettle extract at a somewhat high cost. The plant part is identified, but further preparation details are limited.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure80

Root or leaf is indicated, though the specific part is unclear in the available details. The nettle is an extract, but its extract ratio and marker content are unclear.
Root or Leaf Identity Disclosure
Root or leaf is indicated, though the specific part is unclear in the available details.
Nettle Preparation and Marker Detail
The nettle is an extract, but its extract ratio and marker content are unclear.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The selected serving lists 300 mg of nettle extract.
Nettle Amount Disclosure
The selected serving lists 300 mg of nettle extract.

Commercial Price and Usability30

The cost per selected serving is somewhat high.
Selected-Serving Price Comparison
The cost per selected serving is somewhat high.
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 15 mg of zinc, an amount suited to maintenance, at a high cost per serving. The label names Zinc Gluconate as the zinc source. The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80

The label names Zinc Gluconate as the zinc source.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
The label names Zinc Gluconate as the zinc source.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency61

The label states 15 mg of zinc per serving. The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The label clearly states the elemental zinc amount.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
The 15 mg serving provides an amount suited to maintenance.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.

Value30

The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is high.
F Composition And Label DisclosureF Composition And Label Disclosure
A serving provides 160 mg of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) berry extract; a value comparison for saw palmetto is unavailable. The fatty acid percentage is not available.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure30

The fatty acid percentage is not available.
Marker and Preparation Disclosure
The fatty acid percentage is not available.

Composition and Label Disclosure20

The serving lists 160 mg of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) berry extract. The fatty acid percentage is not available.
Amount and Label Disclosure
The serving lists 160 mg of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) berry extract. The fatty acid percentage is not available.

Commercial Price and Usability

A value comparison for saw palmetto is unavailable.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate and zinc chloride mouthwashes in the treatment of oral mucositis and quality of life in patients with cancer under chemotherapy.
    Mohammadi F; Oshvandi K; Kamallan SR; Khazaei S; Ranjbar H; Ahmadi-Motamayel F; Gillespie M; Jenabi E; Vafaei SY · Nursing open · 2022
    Randomized trial144 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  2. Zinc supplementation in young children with acute diarrhea in India.
    Sazawal S; Black RE; Bhan MK; Bhandari N; Sinha A; Jalla S · The New England journal of medicine · 1995
    Randomized trial937 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  3. Associations of mortality with ocular disorders and an intervention of high-dose antioxidants and zinc in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study: AREDS Report No. 13.
    Clemons TE; Kurinij N; Sperduto RD; AREDS Research Group · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2004
    Randomized trial4,753 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  4. Effects of zinc and probiotic co-supplementation on inflammation, gastrointestinal symptoms, quality of life, and mood in irritable bowel syndrome patients.
    Rezazadegan M; Soheilipour M; Amani R · Scientific reports · 2026
    Randomized trial84 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  5. Effect of zinc sulfate supplementation on premenstrual syndrome and health-related quality of life: Clinical randomized controlled trial.
    Siahbazi S; Behboudi-Gandevani S; Moghaddam-Banaem L; Montazeri A · The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2018
    Randomized trial142 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  6. The Safety and Efficacy of a Proprietary Bioactive Fatty Acids Extract From Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) for Promoting Hair Growth and Reducing Hair Loss in Adults With Self-Perceived Thinning Hair: 90-Day Results.
    Ablon G · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025
    Randomized trial60 participantsHair Health forSaw Palmetto
  7. Effects of dietary supplements on androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
    Zhou L; Zhu W; Chen Y · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,658 participants19 studies pooledHair Health forSaw Palmetto
  8. The Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) Extract for Promoting Hair Growth in Adults With Self-Perceived Thinning Hair: 180-Day Results.
    Ablon G · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026
    Randomized trial60 participantsHair Health forSaw Palmetto
  9. Beyond Minoxidil: Off-Label Therapies for Male Androgenetic Alopecia-A Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analyses.
    Gupta AK; Compton SAH; Liddy A; Talukder M; Wang T; Bamimore MA · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026
    Meta-analysis50 participants23 studies pooledHair Health forSaw Palmetto
  10. Comparitive effectiveness of finasteride vs Serenoa repens in male androgenetic alopecia: a two-year study.
    Rossi A; Mari E; Scarno M; Garelli V; Maxia C; Scali E; Iorio A; Carlesimo M · International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology · 2013
    Non-randomized trial100 participantsHair Health forSaw Palmetto
  11. The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial.
    Berger RS; Fu JL; Smiles KA; Turner CB; Schnell BM; Werchowski KM; Lammers KM · The British journal of dermatology · 2003
    Randomized trial200 participantsHair Health forZinc
  12. Incubatory environment of the scalp impacts pre-emergent hair to affect post-emergent hair cuticle integrity.
    Schwartz JR; Henry JP; Kerr KM; Flagler MJ; Page SH; Redman-Furey N · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2018
    Randomized trialHair Health forZinc
  13. A comparison of hair quality and cosmetic acceptance following the use of two anti-dandruff shampoos.
    Draelos ZD; Kenneally DC; Hodges LT; Billhimer W; Copas M; Margraf C · The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings · 2006
    Randomized trial40 participantsHair Health forZinc
  14. BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
    Ozturk P; Kurutas E; Ataseven A; Dokur N; Gumusalan Y; Gorur A; Tamer L; Inaloz S · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2015
    Case-control study216 participantsHair Health forZinc
  15. Analysis of serum zinc and copper concentrations in hair loss.
    Kil MS; Kim CW; Kim SS · Annals of dermatology · 2013
    Case-control study342 participantsHair Health forZinc
  16. Nutrient supplementation for prevention of viral respiratory tract infections in healthy subjects: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Vlieg-Boerstra B; de Jong N; Meyer R; Agostoni C; De Cosmi V; Grimshaw K; Milani GP; Muraro A; Oude Elberink H; Pali-Schöll I; Roduit C; Sasaki M; Skypala I; Sokolowska M; van Splunter M; Untersmayr E; Venter C; O'Mahony L; Nwaru BI · Allergy · 2022
    Meta-analysis199,055 participants115 studies pooledImmunity forZinc
  17. Zinc supplementation reduces the incidence of acute lower respiratory infections in infants and preschool children: a double-blind, controlled trial.
    Sazawal S; Black RE; Jalla S; Mazumdar S; Sinha A; Bhan MK · Pediatrics · 1998
    Randomized trial609 participantsImmunity forZinc
  18. A randomized controlled trial of zinc supplementation in the treatment of acute respiratory tract infection in Thai children.
    Rerksuppaphol S; Rerksuppaphol L · Pediatric reports · 2020
    Randomized trial64 participantsImmunity forZinc
  19. The effect of zinc and vitamin A supplementation on immune response in an older population.
    Fortes C; Forastiere F; Agabiti N; Fano V; Pacifici R; Virgili F; Piras G; Guidi L; Bartoloni C; Tricerri A; Zuccaro P; Ebrahim S; Perucci CA · Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 1998
    Randomized trial136 participantsImmunity forZinc
  20. The role of specific nutrients in preventing immune system and blood cell disorders: an umbrella review.
    Vecchietti A; Strano P; Minutolo G; Grieco V; Cappuccio G; Granvillano G; Confalonieri L; Briganti GL; Raso E; Chimienti M; Pellegrini M; Mercogliano M; Spatari G; Lugli C; Urbano T; Lorenzon A · Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2026
    Systematic review13 studies pooledImmunity forZinc